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So I had to do this thing and every time I was about to do it something was wrong. The weather, the light, too tired. Eventually I twigged you just have to do it. There is no perfect moment. The perfect moment is an excuse. We have to get stuck in. In the imperfect midst of it all.

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Originally posted on scattercraft: We are looking for volunteers to knit and craft for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this year which will be installed from Mount Florida Station to Mount Florida Primary School 21 -22 July 2014. You can…

Tonight I finally got to see Glory at Tramway, Glasgow and boy was it worth the wait.

Glory is part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme which compliments the Commonwealth Games; the starting point for Janice Parker’s choreography. She decided not to hold any auditions which I think has helped with the diversity of performers. All have personal connections to the commonwealth but from age to ability, size to previous performance experience they were as diverse as, well, the athletes who will perform this summer.

One of the fab things about social media events is you get up close to the sets and I really love the simplicity of Richard Layzell’s designs. The movable pieces are integral to the story as Janice Parker and the performers answer the question what would a performers – rather than athletes – village be like? What rituals would they perform? How would they inhabit the space?

I’m a bit loathe to tell you too much about the actual performance. You are taken on a journey which isn’t as scary as it sounds but rather allows you to feel more part of the whole experience. If you’ve ever wanted to go backstage or get close to a stage set then this is for you.

Yes it is a community affair but don’t think church hall Christmas panto, this is a very slick affair. The performers have helped create the piece under Janice and her team’s careful guidance. They began meeting in January once a week and the result is a very self-assured, powerful and uplifting dance.

One thing to look out for is the colour of their clothes. I believe the initial idea was they would be gold, silver and bronze but after input by the performers it was changed to gold, red and grey. To them the performance symbolises sunset to sunrise and new beginnings. That’s something I can relate to.

Glory is on at Tramway until Monday 10th March 2014 & there’s a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets are priced at £12/£8/£6.

Now go book your tickets! I’m going back on Saturday evening & am already smiling at the thought.

Do you blog, tweet, Instagram or photograph arts events in Glasgow? If so the social media launch of Glory at Tramway on 4th March is a must for you.

Glory is a performance which is part of the Commonwealth Games culture programme and we’re pretty excited about it.

The event on 4th March is a chance for bloggers, etc to find out more about the performance as there will be a discussion with Janice Parker and her long-term collaborator, visual artist and designer, Richard Layzell. Afterwards stay and watch the performance whilst taking some photographs then write your blog to tell EVERYONE about the forthcoming public performances.

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In 2011 an anonymous person left a series of paper sculptures around Edinburgh in various venues such as the Scottish Poetry Library. Now they’re touring Scotland.

Currently they’re in the Mitchell Library, Glasgow just inside the Granville Street entrance. If you’ve a free hour please go and see them as you’ll be amazed.

Each piece plays on the books and poetry they are created from and celebrate words, art and the freedom they give us. Here’s a fab blog post about the history of these sculptures and Chrisdonia has the best photos of them I’ve seen.

The exhibition is on until 27th October before moving to Dunfermline then back to Edinburgh.

While you’re there don’t forget to look at the exterior of the building which is stunning too.

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A quick post to say a big
THANK YOU to everyone who came along to the Little Birds Market at Sloans, Glasgow yesterday. I won’t harp on about enjoying selling my work at fairs and markets but I do want to let you know what you missed.

Sloans dates back to 1797 but the market with vintage fair is the new kid on the block. Organised by Laura from Love Me Again she managed to bring together a lovely group of makers and sellers for her first market.

For those of you who have not been here before let me explain Sloans is on three floors. The ground being traditional pub with wee restaurant, the first floor with small & medium-sized rooms and the top floor is a grand ballroom which is used for weddings, ceilidhs and the regular film night.

The top floor was filled with lovely vintage clothes and crockery as well funky jewellery, amazing cakes by The Flamingo Bakery (honestly you have to try them) and even Ashley of Make It Glasgow had her spinning wheel with her.

The Ballroom filled with wonderful vintage goods

Ashley from Make It Glasgow

I was on the first floor in a beautiful oak paneled room with four other lovely sellers. As t was busy from 11am I didn’t get a chance to really talk to them but thought you might like to see their work.